Best Mexican Chicken Penne For Kids Recipes

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MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PENNE



Mexican-Style Chicken With Penne image

The Husband loves penne and rigatoni and this looked pretty good. From Food & Wine magazine... I'm breaking my personal rule again...I haven't tried this - yet - but I'm planning on making it in the next week or so...The recipe did not say whether or not you leave the chicken whole, but I'm planning on cuttting mine up into bite-size pieces... (made it last night- I halved the amount of chipolte/sauce because I didn't want too much heat and I also added some of the juice from the tomatoes. Really good. I highly recommend the queso blanco too - tastes great in this)

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb penne rigate
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 large chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 lb queso blanco or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.Add the penne and cook till al dente - drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, add to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened and chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, chipolte and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
  • Add the corn, season with salt & pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
  • Add the penne and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add one cup of the queso blanco and toss.
  • Transfer pasta to bowls - sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



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This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. -Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN CHICKEN PENNE



Mexican Chicken Penne image

From Simple & Delicious, submitted by Marti Gutwein. Original also called for a 15 oz. can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to add in the second step, but I leave out as personal preference.

Provided by KlynnPadilla

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups salsa con queso, dip
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, combine chicken, dip, milk and salt.
  • Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with tomato, onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 175.6, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 19.5

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